Answers

Subtract 35/10 from 42/56

1^st number: 42/56, 2^nd number: 3 5/10

42/56 - 35/10 is -11/4.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 10 is 280
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
   42/56 = 42 × 5/56 × 5 = 210/280
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 28 = 280,
   35/10 = 35 × 28/10 × 28 = 980/280
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   210/280 - 980/280 = 210 - 980/280 = -770/280
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -11/4

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